Composite Decking vs Timber Decking: Full Comparison
Composite vs timber decking compared for Sydney homes — upfront and lifetime cost, maintenance, durability, look, heat underfoot, slip safety, sustainability and warranties.
Read the guideLooking for a trusted deck builder in Western Sydney? Sydney Outdoor Solutions designs and builds premium decks for homeowners across Western Sydney and Greater Western Sydney, backed by 35+ years of experience, a 5.0 Google rating and up to 25-year warranties. Get an instant price with our decking cost calculator, then book a free on-site consultation.
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Trusted by Sydney homeowners for patios, decks, louvre roofs, carports and outdoor living solutions.
Read Our Google ReviewsWestern Sydney's warm summers make shade and airflow a priority. We build insulated patios, pergolas, carports and decks for new estates and established homes alike across the region.
A new deck is the perfect way to step your living space out into the garden, level off a sloping yard or finish a pool surround. We build composite and timber decks — treated pine, Merbau hardwood and premium composite — with the subframe, footings and stairs engineered for the site.
Composite decking is increasingly the go-to choice: it never needs oiling or staining, won't splinter or warp, resists fading and carries long warranties, so it looks great for years with little more than an occasional wash. Timber still offers unbeatable natural warmth where you love the look and don't mind the upkeep.
Whether it's a low ground-level deck or a raised entertaining platform with handrails and lighting, we design it to suit how you'll use the space and how it connects to the house. Engineering, certification and council approvals are all handled by our team.
Decking costs depend on material, deck height and area. Typical investment ranges are:
Figures are indicative only. Use the calculator for an estimate tailored to your project, or book a free consultation for an exact fixed price.
Open the Decking Cost CalculatorWe offer two finance options to help bring your project to life sooner — choose the one that suits you best.
with Humm
Spread the cost of your outdoor project over time with up to 72 months interest-free finance available through Humm.
with HandyPay
HandyPay offers flexible repayment options and transparent finance solutions tailored to your budget.
Finance is subject to approval. Terms, conditions and lending criteria apply. Learn more about finance
We visit your property, take measurements and talk through ideas, materials and budget — no obligation.
We design the structure to suit your home and provide a clear, itemised fixed-price quote.
We handle the engineering certification and any council approvals so you don't have to.
Our trained in-house installers build your project to schedule, then hand it over ready to enjoy.
Your project is built by our own trained installation teams — never outsourced to subcontractors — so quality and accountability stay with us from start to finish.
We build with premium, Australian-made systems from brands like BlueScope, Colorbond, Stratco and Bondor — selected for durability and long-term warranty support.
We manage the whole project for you — custom design, engineering, council approvals and construction — so you have a single point of contact throughout.
Our work is backed by up to 25-year product warranties and a 10-year installation warranty, plus 72-month interest-free finance to make it accessible.
Rated 5.0 on Google by homeowners across Sydney and the Illawarra.
Beautiful sunroom — excellent workmanship! We recently had a sunroom built by Sydney Outdoor Solutions, and we are more than happy with the results. From the initial consultation with Gary (which involved about 4 design changes) to the final touches, the team was professional, communicative, and committed to quality. The craftsmanship is excellent — everything feels solid and well-built, and the finishes were done with care. They stayed on schedule and respected our home throughout the process. The sunroom has quickly become our favourite space in the house. It's bright, comfortable, and seamlessly blends with the existing structure. Highly recommend Sydney Outdoor Solutions if you're considering a sunroom or any home addition!
We are so happy with our new patio roofing from Sydney Outdoor Solutions! It was a pleasure to work with the whole team, particularly Matt and Mark, who did a fantastic job from start to finish. They were always punctual, polite and friendly, and their workmanship was excellent. We especially appreciated how they cleaned up the site at the end of each day. Highly recommend!
Matt & Shaun had some wet and variable weather to deal with but still managed to finish the pergola off in record time. They did everything that they said they would and kept us updated as the job progressed. Couldn't recommend them highly enough.
We build decking for homeowners across Western Sydney, including:
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Composite vs timber decking compared for Sydney homes — upfront and lifetime cost, maintenance, durability, look, heat underfoot, slip safety, sustainability and warranties.
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